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[emeraldoodles]

This is my gift to @purple-string-lights. I did a Serirei get-together prompt. It’s round 2 of a company weekend at an onsen! Reigen and Serizawa are there to catch some spirits that only come out on NYE. And this is a snapshot of them being all cute in the gardens at night.

I had so much fun researching and drawing Serizawa and Reigen in traditional outfits. I hope you like it and Happy New Year!!!

Also, thank @mp100secretspirit for organizing this event!!

Their outfits are inspired by the official 2024 & 2022 New Year's artwork.

I had a whole backstory with this prompt. But sadly, I only had time to draw just one moment from it. There was an entire plot with Yuki-onna stealing guests on NYE and inviting them to a heavenly banquet. Then the next day they would find themselves randomly stranded in the snow

And Reigen gets cursed and turns tinny (cause why not?) so Serizawa has to carry him in his robe all day. Romcom hijinks ensued.

I really wanted to include Serizawa’s power but couldn’t think of how to add it, also it would have changed the light source color.

[emeraldoodles]

It was Retro night at the club. I changed Serizawa's to be a little more comfy.

Serizawa is such a good guy by getting them water, but that won't save Reigen from doing something regrettable later.

Shout out to @rebka18 and @ygodmyy20 for helping me get Reigen's smirk right! :)

[emeraldoodles]

Some more fox Reigen and rabbit Serizawa.

Idk if these constitute as speed-painting, because I wasn't trying to draw fast. Both 1 hr, maybe? I was distracted looking up merch references. I'm trying to upload more frequently.

[emeraldoodles]

Flower - Serirei Week

"The sound of autumn is a flute sound, a sad song, the sound of things being hurt, the sound of things past their prime that will soon be put to death. Trees and grass don't care. The moment arrives, the wind changes, and they die. But a man thinks, his heart aches, the endless things wear him down. He is adrift and yet - the sperm still rises. He craves that which is unreachable. He imagines spreading his wisdom among the impractical."

Ou-yang Hsiu's Fu on the Sound of Autumn (1069)

I wanted to have the shadows full of flowers, but idk if it comes through. I've included the sketches because they have something I lost when inking them, most with Riegen.

[emeraldoodles]

Animals

Reigen by the end of the night: "I'm going to climb this man like a tree"

Serizawa by the end of the night: "I wanna do what bunnies do with you, if you know what I mean"

I've had this idea for months and I am so glad this prompt got me to make a comic out of it. I LOVE rabbit Serizawa, he's so cute and a nervous wreck. Also, Bishi Serizawa was an absolute treasure to draw!

I just want to draw these dorks having fun, laughing the night away, even if tomorrow they wake up sick af.

[emeraldoodles]

Redraw

I redrew from the onsen episode. Changed it so that Serizawa took a moment before getting up to check on the kids.

A week late, but I still want to participate in Serirei week. I have ideas for a couple of the prompts, but l'll probably not do them all.

[emeraldoodles]

The Master Post from Serizawa Week 2024

I had lots of fun participating! Mine are little snapshots from the week, linking one day to the next.

If you would like more story read below.

Thanks @ygodmyy20 & @acermp100 for letting me bound ideas off you the whole week. Also, @yu-artist for sharing the Seriweek prompts!

Monday, March 25th - Friends

Serizawa made going back to school look so fun Minegishi decided to join. Sometimes Dimple/Yoshioka likes to stop by and say hello. Today he was a distraction to Serizawa, so he had trouble paying attention and listening to the homework assignment.

Tuesday, March 26th - School

Poor Serizawa, having to stay up late to finish an assignment. At least he's not alone. The cat's name is Gizmo! Thanks @acermp100 for the cat name suggestion. @secretagent9 I really love the idea of a Gundam name, but not being a fan I didn't know what to choose.

Wednesday, March 27th - Outfit

Reigen and Serizawa were hired to exorcise mischievous spirits that kept harassing the maids at a cafe. Serizawa was very tired from yesterday's school assignment and not on his A-game today.

Reigen volunteered to lure out the ghost by wearing a maid's outfit, but maybe he just wanted to wear it. Serizawa is wearing his cute butler outfit! The maids were very excited to dress him up, not so much Reigen

Reigen: Those brats! Wont even help me tie my apron. Grumble. *struggles to reach behind*

Serizawa: Here, let me. *zips up and hooks Reigen's dress and ties the apron*

Reigen: *many hand gestures* Competition, that's what is is Serizawa! I'm competition because of how good I look.

Serizawa: *chuckles* You do look good sir. Very pretty, very cute.

Reigen: R-really? *blush* I-I er, I mean of course! Now! Let's get to work!

Poor Reigen, he got ice water dumped on him several times that day. He wasn't feel great before the exorcism, but was wiped out by the end the assignment.

Thursday, March 28th - Food

Mrs. Serizawa is teaching Kastuya how to cook, so he can stop living off instant noodles. Today is a hearty beef & leak stew!

Mrs. Serizawa: Remember, the leaks need to be thoroughly washed.

Kastuya: Nods, Nods!

Mrs. Serizawa: Also, the more passion and enjoyment you put into your cooking will reflect in the final dish. So, relax and take it slow and your love will shine through.

Serizawa is learning how to make tonjiru soup. He wants to make it for someone "special" this week.

Friday, March 29th - Spring

Dimple: I don't get it. If you're worried about Reigen go check up on him.

Serizawa: I don't want to intrude on his privacy.

Dimple: Ugh, you two are impossible.

It was an unusual day. Reigen didn't show up for work and Serizawa just got a message from him saying "I n68 sick".

Saturday, March 30th - Comfort/Bravery

Serizawa: Reigen, please eat a little more.

Reigen: No, I feel so sick.

Serizawa: But you've not eaten since Thursday. Here, let me get you just some broth.

Reigen: Kastuya...

Serizawa: Y-Yes?

Reigen: I.... I... Bucket. I need the bucket.

Reigen proceeded to dry heave into the bucket while saliva and tears fell in. Serizawa rubbed his back while he continued to convulse for several minutes.

Sunday, March 31st - Birthday

Serizawa went over to check on Reigen, who surprised him by throwing a little birthday celebration. It was just the two of them, but Reigen originally had planned something bigger. Luckily, the present, a multiplayer game, arrived on time, so they could play together.

Reigen was still sick, and drugged up, and making bad decisions. But Serizawa didn't mind. A love confession from Reigen made this the best birthday.

[emeraldoodles]

Sunday, March 31st - Birthday

Serizawa spent his birthday with Reigen, who was still sick. He got Serizawa a multiplayer game, so they can play together.

And with that Serizawa week is DONE!!! It was a lot of fun, even though I should have simplified down my prompts to be more on time.

Be on the outlook for a master post in the near future, where I'll be adding more story to help connect all the prompt.

Thanks @yu-artist for sharing the Seriweek prompts! Also, big thanks to @acermp100 for helping me flesh out my prompt ideas.

The outfits are based on the 2022 Parco Christmas exhibition art. https://x.com/parco_ikebukuro/status/1595658480920449024?s=20